Why Tuukka Rask Is Your 2014 Vezina Trophy Winner Dave Lipscomb | June 24, 2014 As the 2014 Awards presentation comes upon us in a few hours, it’s a good time to review why Tuukka Rask remains the best in the league. Although there are…
Varlamov’s Vezina Case Possibly Marred by Legal Case Adam Laskaris | April 26, 2014 Semyon Varlamov made headlines for two major reasons this season: his stellar on-ice play and his alleged poor off-ice behaviour. Varlamov’s performance was one of the main reasons for the…
Beyond Vezina: Who Is 2013-14’s Most Valuable Goaltender? Sheng Peng | April 20, 2014 How do you define the league’s Most Valuable Goaltender? By figuring out which starting keeper is the biggest difference-maker for his team. We’ll get into how shortly. But let’s start with what Most…
Is Steve Mason Really The Answer In Philadelphia? Andy Dudones | April 8, 2014 Are the Flyers really sold on Steve Mason? Forgive me for being skeptical, but the Flyers’ goaltending misfortunes has been a series of ongoing horror movie sequels with the villain…
Frustrating The Flyers: 5 Teams Philly Can’t Beat Andy Dudones | April 5, 2014 The 2013-14 Philadelphia Flyers have best represented the identity of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Despite their up and down, yo-yo-like season, however, the Broad Street Bullies are very much…
Sergei Bobrovsky Cements Status As An Elite Goaltender Nick Biss | April 4, 2014 Last season Sergei Bobrovsky backstopped the Columbus Blue Jackets to the verge of a playoff berth. His performance, including an incredible .932 save percentage, was deemed worthy of the Vezina…
Vegas Vacation: Avalanche Warning Colin Mills | April 1, 2014 Vegas baby, Vegas! A year ago, a disgruntled J.S. Giguere ripped his teammates’ effort level heading into the last week of the season stating that “Some guys are more worried about…
Vezina Talk: Semyon Varlamov The Hockey Writers | January 22, 2014 Season after season, Semyon Varlamov looked like the type of goalie that could take his club to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The only problem he had was staying consistent, and…
Ben Bishop’s Vezina Trophy Chance Michelle Timian | January 10, 2014 No one said winning a trophy as coveted as the Vezina would be easy, but Tampa Bay netminder Ben Bishop has had more than his fair share of hardships lately. …
The Top Five Preseason Vezina Trophy Candidates Walter McLaughlin | September 26, 2013 When you think about it, an NHL goaltender is a lot like a Major League Baseball starting pitcher with far bigger canjones. Both are largely dependent upon their defenses, although…
2013-14 Columbus Preview: The Bobrovsky Situation Matthew Souva | September 13, 2013 In 2013, the Columbus Blue Jackets were a sportswriter’s gift. The hockey club provided no shortage of engaging storylines, giving both hardcore and casual sports fans some kind of drama…
Bobrovsky Romps to Vezina Victory — Dollars or Rubles to Follow? Jeff Little | June 18, 2013 Hockey sweaters are not customary attire on steamy June nights in Columbus, Ohio. However, on Saturday evening, they dominated the sartorial display at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, where more than…